Tagged Fifth Doctor

Sad news to report with the death on New Year’s Day of Fiona Cumming who directed four stories in the Fifth Doctor era of Doctor Who. Fiona Cumming’s directing credits for the programme included a number of key moments, including the debut of Peter Davison as the Doctor in Castrovalva (1982) and the introduction of new companion…

By ‘eck, ducks, head off ta Donnie this weekend an’ you’ll spot a pair of bleeding Time Lords, by thunder! Ahem. Yes, it is this weekend in which the former stars of Doctor Who, Paul McGann and Peter Davison will be attending Digi-Con “the ultimate geek weekend” at Doncaster Racecourse. A spokesman said: “Digi-Con is a…

So, what have Big Finish got for us this time? It’s Day 11 of their 12 Days of Big Finish-Mas Special Offer, and this time around you eight stories! That’s right, it’s Volume 3 of Short Trips, a collection of short Doctor Who tales written by new and established authors and read by stars of…

Costing just £2.99, Plague of the Daleks is today’s “12 Days of Big Finish” discount, and stars Peter Davison and Sarah Sutton as the Fifth Doctor and Nyssa. If you’ve been looking for a way to get into Big Finish but were unsure about paying full price, this is an ideal way to get a…

Basically every show you watch on telly these days has some sort of connection with Doctor Who. Spotting actors who have appeared in the Beeb’s flagship sci-fi show is quite a fun hobby, if a little annoying to those not versed in the ways of the Big Blue Box. Game of Thrones, for instance, has…

Doctor Who mimicry seems to be a growing aspect of fandom, with cosplayers and actors alike offering their own (often amazing) interpretations of a particular star’s voice. The latest to take the fan niche of Doctor Who impersonation by storm is Jake Dudman, who seems to have smuggled Matt Smith into his larynx (perhaps he’s…

As I’m writing this, there are less than 48 hours until Christmas. The house will be filled with presents, delicious food, loved ones, and the traditions that make the holiday so special to everyone. One of those traditions is fairly new to my household, indeed only the third time I’ve celebrated the occasion: the Doctor…